Originally called the "The Chicago," the Great Northern Hotel (left) stood at the northeast corner of Jackson Boulevard and Dearborn Street.

Designed by famed Chicago architect Daniel H. Burnham, it was built at a cost of $1,150,000 in 1891. The hotel boasted 500 rooms, 8 dining rooms, a cafe and 6 elevators.

Outdated by Chicago's many newer luxury hotels, the Great Northern was torn down in 1940.

The Great Northern Hotel's Lobby (right) had the appearance of a turn-of-the-Century European train station.

Dominated by a 3-story hight clock statue and glass ceiling, the lobby also features a second floor mezzanine with large framed paintings, and large sphere-shaped chandeliers.

This post card from the Great Northern Hotel (left) advertises 400 rooms with 400 baths -- a bath in every room was still a luxury to hotel guests at the time.

The dramatic graphic design makes this old-style building seem more modern and up-to-date.